Ripping the Headlines Today, 4/6/15

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to

The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is for. And, as in the case with anything from Microsoft, to keep the news from worrying our pretty little heads over, remember something new and equally indecipherable will come out soon.

Really all you need to do is follow one simple rule: barely pay attention and jump to conclusions. So, here are some headlines today and my first thoughts:

The Rolling Stones going back on tour

When most people their age can only dream about being appointed to the Supreme Court.

Nigerian Goodluck Jonathan calls rival to concede defeat – APC

And, to announce his name change to ‘Shit Out of Luck Jonathan’

US court says school yoga does not violate religious freedom

I guess there’s no truth to it teaching Downward Facing Dogma

Happy 81st birthday, Jane Goodall

Even at 81, bet you still monkey around. Wink. Wink.

Top Former Bush administration official ‘heartened’ by Iran deal

Amazing. Not that they agree with the deal, but that any ex-Bush official has a heart.

Christian florist denies service to gays, not adulterers, because it’s a ‘different kind of sin’

Obama plans first presidential trip to Kenya, father’s homeland

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